Istanbul-based mobile gaming startup Grand Games has secured $70 million in Series B funding, bringing the company’s total funding to $103 million.
The round was led by Balderton Capital through its Growth Fund, following the firm’s earlier Series A investment in 2025. Existing investors Bek Ventures and Laton Ventures also participated, alongside angel investor Mert Gür.
The latest raise reportedly increased Grand Games’ valuation nearly sixfold compared to its previous round just over a year ago.
Building The Next Generation Of Hybrid Casual Games
Founded in 2024 by Batuhan Çelebi, Mehmet Calim, and Mustafa Fırtına, Grand Games develops hybrid casual mobile games designed around short play sessions, accessibility, and long-term engagement.
The company focuses heavily on puzzle-based mechanics and positions itself as an early mover in the hybrid casual gaming category.
Rather than relying on heavily saturated genres, Grand aims to combine high-quality execution with scalable game design systems tailored for mass-market mobile audiences.
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Rapid Growth Across Global Markets
Grand Games has experienced rapid growth since launch, reporting fivefold year-over-year revenue growth while surpassing 50 million downloads globally.
Its games are now played across more than 200 countries.
The company currently operates six live titles, including Magic Sort and Block Out, which recently reached the #1 and #2 spots on the US iOS most downloaded games chart.
Grand employs around 75 people, all based in Istanbul, reinforcing Türkiye’s growing position as a major global hub for mobile gaming talent.
An Ownership-Driven Studio Structure
A key part of Grand’s strategy is its multi-studio operating model.
The company currently runs five autonomous internal studios where development teams maintain significant ownership over product decisions and execution.
According to CEO Batuhan Çelebi, the company was built to create an environment where gaming talent has direct influence over product direction, operational decisions, and long-term outcomes.
Grand says this decentralised structure enables faster iteration cycles, high-quality execution, and stronger creative ownership across teams.
Expanding Marketing And Game Development
The newly raised funding will primarily support user acquisition, marketing expansion, hiring, and the launch of future titles.
The company plans to continue scaling its global player base while expanding its pipeline of upcoming games.
According to Rana Yared, Grand has demonstrated exceptional execution speed, product differentiation, and company culture within the competitive mobile gaming sector.
About Grand Games
Grand Games develops hybrid casual mobile games focused on accessibility, fast gameplay sessions, and scalable global engagement. Based in Istanbul, the company operates a multi-studio structure designed to empower game development teams with creative ownership and operational autonomy.
